Day 2 with Rachel, we officially are her parents

Today we went back to the Provincial capitol building and signed all of the forms and talked to a bunch of Chinese officials. We were there about two hours and Rachel is now ours. We get to stay in Changsha another four days while they process all of the paperwork and build her Chinese passport. We had a great day, went to the Changsha Wal-Mart, I'll never look at Wal Mart the same. She threw a huge fit going to bed tonight. She was having too much fun and didn"t want it to stop.

More Day one Pictures

Gotcha Day

After almost three years, and mountains of paperwork, webrave the great wall and get our little girl. She is very quiet and doesn't seem to mind us taking her with us. The first night is very quiet, she sleeps 10.5 hours, and is pretty attached to us by day two. She doesn't speek english just yet, but she translates the Chinese for us.

Made it to Hong Kong

Flew First Class to Hong Kong, it was nice! Being a laidoff, recalled, mil leave, soon to be laidoff again United Pilot has its advantages. Trying to stay awake to get on local time, Cindy is ready to go shopping. On our way to Changsha tomorrow AM. Off to shop hope Cindy can barter in Chinese.

Indiana

Back from Indiana, had a nice but fast visit. Jake is off to a good start, to his stay, has been with Mamaw and going to Shelby's softball games. Wanted to add a couple pictures I took while I was gone.

We will be off to Hong Kong tomorrow, I'm up late again, not doing much sleeping--busy and excited!!

Taking Jake to stay with family tomorrow, Mamaw is picking us up. Jake is looking forward to spending time with Mamaw, Papaw and Rainey, Aunt Kelly & Shelby, Garrett, Casey, Aunt Jessica and Uncle Eddie, Uncle Andy & Aunt Angie, not to mention GreatGrandma's Cleo and B. We are thinking we will not have to worry about Jake having a good time and keeping busy while we are in China.
Leaving for China on the 27th of June (out of L.A.) bound for Hong Kong.
We get to meet our sweet girl on the morning of the 30th "Gotcha Day"

She is not walking yet but holding her head high!